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ORIF – Open Reduction Internal Fixation What is ORIF Surgery? An open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) refers to a surgical procedure to fix a severe bone fracture, or break. “Open reduction” means surgery is needed to realign the bone fracture into the normal position. “Internal fixation” refers to the steel rods, screws, or […] Open surgical release of the glenohumeral capsule was more commonly utilized to treat patients with severe and refractory adhesive capsulitis prior to the advancement of arthroscopic techniques to treat this difficult patient population. Although the peri-operative morbidity of this open approach to treatment is now accepted to be somewhat greater than its arthroscopic counterpart, use […] Because adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, by definition, is due only to a tight and thickened glenohumeral capsule, arthroscopic surgery seems ideal for the treatment of this problem. The capsule is best viewed, and more directly surgically addressed, by an intra-articular approach rather than an extra-articular, open surgical approach. Arthroscopy allows circumferential capsular release as […] Running is one of the easiest and most popular ways to stay fit. It is also one of the easiest ways to develop an injury. Running injuries are common and often effect the hips, knees, ankles, and feet of runners. The impact and stress of running is sometimes hard on the muscles and joints; especially […] POSitioning. The subject lies in the supine position,near the border of the couch, with the lower leg pendent. The examiner stands level with the subject’s hip. One hand grasps the distal thigh from the medial side. The other hand is placed on the opposite anterior superior iliac spine in order to stabilize the pelvis. Procedure. […] The pectoral muscle has its origin on the anterior chest wall and its insertion on the anterior surface of the upper part of the humerus. Its function is to draw the upper arm towards the chest and to rotate the arm inwards. When it is subjected to a heavy load, the pectoral muscle can tear. […] Ligament injuries in athletes are common, particularly around the knee and the ankle. They also occur in the shoulder, elbow, and thumb Functional anatomy Ligaments are attached to the two bones that compose the joint . Ligaments provide stability to the joint, while still allowing motion. They cannot actively resist motion, but provide a ‘check […] Introduction A hip fracture can present complications due to being immobilized. The goal of rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery is to help you begin moving as quickly as possible to avoid the serious complications that can happen with being immobilized in bed. This guide will help you understand precautions to keep in mind after surgery […] |
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